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How to Replace a Dryer Vent – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:45:39 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. The hex-head wood screws are removed from the old dryer vent with a socket wrench. Remove the Old Dryer Vent The caulk lines are cut with a utility knife to release the vent plate: And pull off the old vent: The back side of the blade [...]

How to Replace a Dryer Vent – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:44:58 +0000

This project explains how to replace a clothes dryer vent in an exterior wall. The dryer vent was 10 years old and the louvers were sticking open. The vent is an older style without a bird guard. deflect-o® 4-inch Dryer Vent I purchased a new deflect-o® 4″ Supurr Guard® Vent Hood with Pipe & [...]

How to Install an Air Duct in a Suspended Drywall Ceiling – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:48:28 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. The new Speedi-Boot™ 6″ air vent is set in the drywall ceiling cutout, ready to be fastened to the steel suspended ceiling runners with sheet metal screws. Telescoping Arm Attachment The Speedi-Boot air vent features adjustable telescoping arms that extend for a perfect fit. The arms have factory-installed [...]

How to Install an Air Duct in a Suspended Drywall Ceiling – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:47:50 +0000

This project illustrates how to install a new HVAC air vent and ductwork in a suspended drywall ceiling. My finished basement has 14 feet high ceilings because the house sits on a hillside and the basement is deep. The finished basement is cool and pleasant in the summer, but needs more heat in the winter [...]

How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:30:35 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. The Speedi-Boot™ air vent is fastened by nailing the feet of the telescoping arms to the wood joists with the pre-installed nails (you can also use screws). This is where the Speedi-Boot really shines compared to a raw vent boot where I’d have to measure, saw and mount [...]

How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:48 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. The new 4″x8″air vent will compliment an existing 6″x10″ air vent in my upstairs office. The computers and networking equipment generate a lot of heat and extra cooling is needed in the summer. On the other hand, the heat is welcome in the winter and I’ll close the [...]

How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:00 +0000

This project explains how to install an HVAC air vent for improved heating and cooling using the Speedi-Boot™ air vent. Speedi-Boot is easy and fast to install and solves many vent installation challenges. You can get these at Home Depot and other distributors. The materials needed for this project are: 4″ x 8″ Speedi-Boot vent [...]

How to Fix a Leaky Gas Flue Roof Vent – Part 4

Bob Jackson — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:32:02 +0000

This repair is continued from Part 3. The HVAC contractor began the work by disconnecting the old vent pipe at the first joint below the roof deck in the attic. To disconnect the pipe, just slide the retaining collar up and wiggle/lift the pipe to separate. The shiny new pipe sections are shown in this [...]

How to Fix a Leaky Gas Flue Roof Vent – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:14:42 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. The right vent stack in this photo continues to have a slow leak only when it rains. Resealing the storm collar didn’t fix the leak. I learned after the roofer resealed the vent stacks there was severe rusting under the rain cap that couldn’t be seen from the [...]

How to Fix a Leaky Gas Flue Roof Vent – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:02:28 +0000

This repair is continued from Part 1. The attic leak is believed to be caused by a bad seal around the storm collar. The storm collar acts like an umbrella to prevent moisture from entering the joint where the flashing cone meets the vent pipe. Fixing the Storm Collar Leak The storm collar simply slides [...]